Many people find the process of searching for a new job challenging. But, for people with criminal pasts, the challenges may feel even greater at times. A less-than-perfect history may impact a person's job search but it need not prevent the person from securing a...
Law enforcement is not only interested in whether you have illegal drugs like heroin in your possession. They may also charge you with a crime if you possess an item the law considers to be drug paraphernalia. Having one or more of these items could subject you to...
If you have a teenage son or daughter, it is natural for you to worry about alcohol use. Many teens do experiment with alcohol, despite the warnings. As a parent, you may ask yourself why one teenager refuses to drink while underage and another develops an unhealthy...
You can receive a conviction for driving under the influence in Georgia courts regardless of blood alcohol content. Law enforcement can arrest you with obvious drug or alcohol impairment or with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Before facing the judge, review the possible...
People lie for many reasons and this is certainly a complicating factor in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault. Without witnesses and other corroborating evidence, the exact truth often remains elusive even in the courts. Due to the nature of false...
Georgia law treats property crimes differently depending on the crime in question. Theft, robbery and burglary are all considered different crimes under state law and each has its own penalties. Burglary requires you to unlawfully enter a structure with the intent to...
Georgia drivers understand that there are severe penalties to drinking and driving. Intoxicated driving is one of the most common reasons for arrest in the country, and this is especially true for areas with strict DUI laws. In order to understand why these laws are...
While mounting a defense against your recent DUI, you may wonder whether you can clear the strike from your record. While you can wipe the charge away, several factors determine your eligibility. American Addiction Centers explores the DUI expungement process and...
Georgia drivers like you should understand DUI laws in the state. This way, if an officer ever pulls you over, you can predict what they may do next. The first thing they will likely do is give you a field sobriety test. But even step one does not always go without a...
When Georgia authorities stop your car and charge you with drunk driving, you may face serious repercussions if that charge leads to a conviction. You may have to spend time in jail, perform at least 40 hours of community service and pay at least a $300 fine for a...